Here’s my New York Times Control Resonant story about one of the best video games of the new season. It appeared in the Sunday New York Times yesterday, part of an autumn arts package called The New Season. I'll catch up soon with posting my other recent Times stories. #DavidLynch

Sunday at 12 pm, I kick off virtual festival day at Brooklyn Book Fest @bkbookfest.bsky.social I'm moderating a panel with 3 brilliant authors who’ve written potent fiction about video games, and so have I with The Skinny. Tune in. It’s free! Link below. brooklynbookfestival.org/event/call-o...

Call of Games presented by NYU - Brooklyn Book Festival

Video games offer a form of storytelling that has lured in countless authors, from playing obsessively in their childhood to incorporating video game influences in their books. Join novelist and co-editor of Critical Hits: Writers Playing Video Games J. Robert Lennon, novelist and editor Jeanne Thornton (A/S/L), and fiction and nonfiction author Ander Monson (Predator: […]

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In my Independence Day piece for The New York Times today, I look at games that showcase the ups and downs of our 250-year history. It includes Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption II, Bethesda's Fallout: New Vegas, WNET's estimable Mission US series, Oregon Trail, more. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/02/a...

America in Video Games: The Oregon Trail and Postapocalyptic Vegas

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You might know writer @haroldgoldberg.bsky.social for his reporting about games, or his book about how video games conquered pop culture. His new mystery novel is a gritty dive into 1990s NYC, where a search for a missing person ensnares an immigrant detective in a web of deception & murder 📚

HAROLD GOLDBERG: FIVE THINGS I LEARNED WHILE WRITING THE SKINNY

Stan Kaminski, a down-on-his-luck Polish immigrant, tries to scratch out an existence in 1990s New York City while avoiding the colorful, nefarious characters he encounters at every turn. When Stan…

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For The Skinny, my new novel, I wrote this "5 Things I Learned" piece for Chuck Wendig's excellent Terrible Minds site. terribleminds.com/ramble/2026/...

HAROLD GOLDBERG: FIVE THINGS I LEARNED WHILE WRITING THE SKINNY

Stan Kaminski, a down-on-his-luck Polish immigrant, tries to scratch out an existence in 1990s New York City while avoiding the colorful, nefarious characters he encounters at every turn. When Stan…

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It was a total joy to be on with all the Lords of @IronLordPodcast. We went deep inside my mystery novel, The Skinny. What a great conversation. Thank you! www.youtube.com/live/hsZDk2A...

Harold Goldberg's The Skinny | PS5 Price Increase | Xbox Partner Preview | Sony Metacritic Ranks

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We had a fine time at the first event for my mystery novel, "The Skinny." Thanks to Sherri L. Smith for the incisive interview, to Microsoft Experience for the awesome space, and to everyone who helped out and attended!

Friends, today is Publication Day for The Skinny, my first novel! I'm thrilled that this little NYC noir mystery story is out in the world. I really think you'll like it. So do read it, and/or share this post and help spread the word! www.amazon.com/Skinny-Stan-...

The Skinny: A Stan Kaminski Mystery

The Skinny: A Stan Kaminski Mystery [Goldberg, Harold] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Skinny: A Stan Kaminski Mystery

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The Skinny, my first novel, comes out in less that a week! Here, I write about how New York City is a main character, not just a setting. www.harold-goldberg.com/goldbergblog...

In The Skinny, New York Is A Nuanced Main Character

​  New York City itself is a dark, moody character in The Skinny , my new novel . While the city is featured in innumerable books, those stories not exactly like the New York about which I’ve...

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The Skinny will be out on 3/24! Here's a bit more about Charmaine, a troubled, young woman at the center of The Skinny, my moody noir mystery novel which takes place in and around New York City. Mia Goth would be an excellent choice to play her in a movie. www.harold-goldberg.com/goldbergblog...

The Skinny Mystery: Who Is Charmaine?

In my novel "The Skinny," which sees publication on March 24 , one woman is particularly important. When Stan Kaminski makes a deal with a rich landlord to find this missing woman, he essentially has....

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Much more on The Skinny, my new novel, will be posted here through the March 24 launch date. Here's a bit more about Stan Kaminski, the protagonist of this moody noir mystery which takes place in and around New York City. www.harold-goldberg.com/goldbergblog...

The Skinny Mystery: Who Is Stan Kaminski?

​ ​ ​THE SKINNY, my first novel, will be published on March 24th . It's a dark, moody, noir mystery which primarily takes place in downtown Manhattan, in places like Greenwich Village, the East...

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Here's my New York Times feature on Resident Evil Requiem! Horror is so in my wheelhouse, and this one really has the proper frights. It was so much fun to interview the actors, the director and the producer. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/a...

Resident Evil’s ‘Addictive Fear’ Is Keenly Calibrated

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Here's my look at the wonderfully strange Romeo Is a Dead Man for The New York Times. We made is a Critic's Pick! www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...

A Time-Traveling Love Story to Make Kafka and Lynch Proud

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Here are some of the awesome photos by Charles Anthony Davis from the 15th Anniversary New York Game Awards. There's much more to come. nygamecritics.com/2026/01/22/a...

Highlights from NY Game Awards: Celebrating 15 Years of Gaming

Explore stunning photos from the 15th New York Game Awards, featuring key moments and acknowledgments from a snowy Manhattan night!

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Here's a special message about our 15th NY Game Awards from Ahmed Best from Star Wars and The Mandalorian! youtu.be/xQ48BDGl50Q?...

Teaser! Join Us December 15th to Hear Our New York Game Awards Nominees!

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Here's a very personal essay about why I enjoyed "Ghost of Yotei," one of the year's best games. Here's a gift link. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/a...

Tender Moments in Japan Transcend a Game’s Violence

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I'm really proud of our nonprofit's Playing With Purpose students. 15-year-old Khloe Wilkerson traveled from the Bronx to midtown to interview the makers of the #Ubisoft #game Anno 117: Pax Romana. It's not the easiest game to put into perspective. Khloe aced it! nygamecritics.com/2025/11/13/t...

The Circle Interview: Inside Anno 117: Pax Romana, The Joy Of Building – And Caring

New York Game Awards and GG! Fest tickets (which includes the big, Supergiant Unplugged concert) are now available! Get them before they sell out! Recently, we sent ace intern Khloe Wilkerson to in…

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It's midday, baby, time to get your tickets before they sell out. For the After Party, we have only 20 tickets left: news you can use!

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A new Legend has appeared! We are thrilled to announce that Pokémon will be the recipient of the Andrew Yoon Legend Award at the 15th Annual New York Game Awards on 1/18! Catch the show LIVE in person or online & celebrate 30 years of Pokémon. Tickets: tinyurl.com/yxd9ak2c

It's big news! I'm honored to say that Pokémon/The Pokémon Company will receive our Andrew Yoon Legend Award at the 15th New York Game Awards on 1/18/26. They are all in and will also participate in our first fan fest, GG! Fest! nygamecritics.com/2025/11/10/a...

Awards! Pokémon Will Be Our Legend Award Winner At The 15th New York Game Awards!

Award presentation to The Pokémon Company takes place at SVA Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 18! Photo opportunities with iconic brand mascots will be available! New York Game Awards and GG! Fest tickets (…

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I don't add that many New York Game Awards posts here. But your chance to have Pizza With Reggie before our 15th Anniversary show? You know that's a super rare thing indeed! nygamecritics.com/2025/11/06/a...

Awards! Pizza With Reggie? Yes, You Can Have That!

Get them before they sell out! New York Game Awards and GG! Fest tickets (which includes the big, Supergiant Unplugged live concert) are now available! Yes, you might win pizza with Reggie, to…

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The 15th Annual New York Game Awards will be hosted by the ever-charismatic duo that is #ReggieFilsAime & @haroldgoldberg.bsky.social Don't miss out on seeing two industry legends live at SVA Theatre! Get your tickets now! tinyurl.com/yxd9ak2c

Here's my look at five #Halloween games for the #NewYorkTimes. The story will appear in the newspaper tomorrow, Halloween! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/a...

5 Disturbing Games for Halloween Weekend

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Get your tickets to see Supergiant Games: Unplugged at the first-ever GG Fest starring @darrenkorb.bsky.social & Ashley Barrett playing songs from Hades II & other @supergiantgames.bsky.social hits! 🎟️Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-ny-ga...

We gave #Variety the exclusive! Our @NYVGCC nonprofit's 15th New York Game Awards will be a 2-day fest! I'm completely thrilled to say that #Supergiant Games' Darren Korb and Ashley Barrett will be doing a FULL CONCERT for us! #newyork #game #awards variety.com/2025/gaming/...

New York Game Awards Expand to Two-Day Festival for 15-Year Anniversary (EXCLUSIVE)

The New York Game Awards will shift into a two-day event for the first time in 2026, marking the 15th anniversary of the awards show.

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We gave Variety the exclusive! Our nonprofit 15th New York Game Awards will be a two-day extravaganza. I'm completely thrilled to say that #Supergiant Games' super talented Darren Korb and Ashley Barrett will be doing a full concert for us! #newyork #game #awards variety.com/2025/gaming/...

New York Game Awards Expand to Two-Day Festival for 15-Year Anniversary (EXCLUSIVE)

The New York Game Awards will shift into a two-day event for the first time in 2026, marking the 15th anniversary of the awards show.

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For this week's New York Times column, I've reviewed #Pokémon Legends Z-A, which is both fun and (as you'll read at the end) somewhat rife with diversity. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/a...

These Wild Pokémon Might Be Giants

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Here's my #NewYorkTimes review of #Supergiant's Hades 2. We made it a #CriticsPick! It's so excellent and such a joy to play. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/a... #gamesky #games

Hades II Feels Sisyphean Yet Is Endlessly Satisfying

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Here's my #NewYorkTimes review of #Supergiant's Hades 2. We made it a #CriticsPick. It's so excellent and such a joy to play. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/a... #gamesky #games

Hades II Feels Sisyphean Yet Is Endlessly Satisfying

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I love the #horror genre, generally. Here's my New York Times review of Silent Hill f, the horror-oriented video game set in 1960s Japan. Check out what I thought of it. #gamesky #games #silenthill www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/a...

A Disorienting World of Demons and Deadly Dolls

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I made it a Critic's Pick! I rarely say this: I'm proud of the #writing in my New York Times review of the beautiful, chill Sword of the Sea #game, which appears in today's Arts Section. Do take a look here, or online. #NewYorkTimes